Ask a Monk: Question 3 - Do monks chant in their sleep?
No. Monks do not sleep. Monks meditate. A meditating monk may appear to be asleep and may also be chanting, lending credence to the widespread supposition that they chant in their sleep.
Ask a Monk: Question 2 - How early in the morning do monks wake up?
Monks do not sleep. Monks meditate. It's difficult for an onlooker to notice due to a monk's hooded habit, but if you listen carefully you may hear quiet chanting.
Ask a Monk: Question 1 - Do monks watch the Olympics?
No. A monk's cloak covers his eyes, preventing him from seeing anything on TV. But, because of this, monks have exceptional hearing and can sense almost anything simply by listening.
I can hear the disbelief in your eyes as you read this. Believe.
